Articulation Compensator Tool (ACT-3)

Articulation Compensator Tool (ACT)

Volants ACT is designed for casing drilling or running with top drive equipped rigs to eliminate well center
alignment problems. This tool mechanically articulates to align casing or drill pipe with well center.
The ACT is fully compatible with Volants Casing Running Tool with internal grip (CRTi) and external grip (CRTe).
This patented architecture uses a pneumatic spring and viscous damping system to provide maximum
passive articulation and compensation over the full range of compensated loads.

Tool Model: ACT-3

Specification Summary
Base Tool Characteristics
Tool Weight

lbs

Maximum Articulation

1,700

in 6.0

Maximum Fully Compensated Load2 lbs 11,000

Tool Configuration
Full Articulation
and Compensation

Maximum Compensated Charge Press

psi

800

Maximum Circulation Pressure

psi

7,500

Base Tool Length

in 59.8

Tool Stroke

in

6.0

Maximum Tool Diameter

in

16.0

Through Hole

in

2.0

ton

270

Maximum Compressive Load

Tool Joint
Main Body
End Flange
Part No.
Part No.

6-5/8 REG

Torque
Hoist
Tool
Capacity4 Joint
Capacity
(ft-lbs) (tons)

81096

81097

50,000

350

Box/Pin

81247

81248

85,000

662

Box/Box

1 Maximum articulation is defined as the maximum parallel axis offset, and can be varied to suit customer requirements by varying
tool length and articulation angle.
2 Compensated load is the combined weight of all pipe and equipment supported by the tool.
3 Base tool length is representative of a fully collapsed tool. The tool stroke will be added to this length when extended. This does not
include the length of the crossover or saver sub, which is recommended for use with the ACT-3.
4 Tool hoist and torque ratings are based on API Specification 8C, and are valid for any combination of torque and hoist. The rated
capacity does not take into account any limitations that may result from the tool joint connection.

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